Board to Bike

BikeBoardsCyclists might be getting a little “bored” of riding on the trainer, but let’s face it winter isn’t going anywhere just yet. If you can’t beat it then board up. The BikeBoards, which were unveiled at the recent Outdoor Retailer Show Winter Market, basically transforms a mountain bike into more than a snow bike. It puts front ski on the tire and allows the bike to better navigate through the white stuff.

Designed to fit tires with widths between two and five inches it can be mounted in three positions based on the snow and conditions. It features a full steel edge with a sidecut and curved tips that provide float in deep snow, as well as grip and carving on harder snow and ice. All we can say is hop on board.

BikeBoards Official Website

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market: I.C.E. It

ICE-StoveIce is cold, but the I.C.E. Stove will help you get cooking. This 8-in-1 multi-tool offers the functionality of a wrench, saw, bottle opener, can opener, ruler, wing nut wrench, screw driver… and it can be put together to become a wood stove! Basically three of the tools panels are actually stove walls but the fourth is a seven-function multi-tool. The company recently unveiled this product at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Show Winter Market.

I.C.E. Stove Official Website

Light Headed

K2-RouteAt the recent Outdoor Retailer Show winter sports gear maker K2 showed it was headed in the right direction with the Route, which it claimed was “the lightest snow-certified helmet” ever made. It weighs just 320 grams and features 59 vent holes, ear warmers and boa closure to provide a tight fit. The company noted this is actually a multi-sport helmet that could be used for mountain biking as well as snowsports, but either way it provides plenty of airflow to help keep the head cool.

K2 Helmets Official Website

Outdoor Retailer Show: Cold Weather Boot

Cold-CreekAt last week’s Outdoor Retailer Show Winter Market Kamik introduced a boot that will keep your feet dry even when fly fishing or trekking through wet terrain. The Cold Creek won’t keep you high and dry exactly, but the 17 inch height of the boot is high enough for fairly deep water.This American made boot is waterproof and features neoprene and rubber. So maybe with it you will be actually high and dry.

Kamik Official Website

Outdoor Retail Show 2013: Skull Cover for Brain Buckets

It is a good idea to wear a helmet while snowboarding but that doesn’t mean you have to hit the slopes with a boring looking helmet. crazeeHeads is introducing the Screaming Skulls helmet cover that features a big skull on the front and side this one promises to help you stand out in a crowd!

crazeeHeads Official Website

SHOW Time – The Trade Shows Will Go On

The holiday season is far from over, but with the New Year less than a week away we begin to think about what it will bring. One thing for certain is a lot of products. January isn’t just the post-holiday season, it is also the season of winter trade shows. Next month these will keep us busy as KineticShift will be heading to the shows, including International CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), SHOT Show, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and the SIA Snow Show.

Be sure to check back all next month as we’ll be covering product announcements from all these and other trade shows!

International CES Official Website
SHOT Show Official Website
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Official Website
SIA Snow Show Official Website